Flunking Faith

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!

Hebrews 5:11-12

What would it be like drinking milk forever and never getting to the next level? Or what about being stuck in 1st grade or learning the alphabet over and over? Can you imagine the frustration of the parent and teacher? And what about that student, would they even realize the pains? God calls each and every one of us to grow in mature faith so that we can be doers of the Gospel instead of just receiving the fruit that's being produced. We cannot do this if we haven't grown past the initial "Yes" to Christ.

I see so many come to know Jesus only to return back to the world. Why does this happen? Don't they have the fire to take it to the next level and go beyond milk? When I was first saved I had a huge desire to learn, understand & share what God placed in my heart by showing Jesus to others the best I knew how. I think back and wonder why does this happen for some but not all? I was truly blessed to be in a stage of my life where I could commit to taking classes and meeting really great brothers & sisters. I know others were on the same path but with different results; being plugged in is very important but not the key. Other than God's mighty Word through the bible & other study material, I never had a really mentor to show me the way. So what was it? Disciplining myself to spend time with Him! What I learned early on is how to run to our Maker when the storm hits leaving both eyes open wile in His embrace. Doing this allows us to see our weaknesses and give it to God. This doesn't mean to drop it off and forget about it, no, it means to be so transparent about it that God is able to work with it in His way. Things never ever get resolved by hiding in the darkness. This is what is meant by giving it to God.

Heavenly Father, forgive me of mot giving things entirely to You. Many times I give You my problems and expect You to take care of it but at the same time I'm not giving up the real sour of the problem, my incorrect motives & agenda. Selfishness, greed, pride & shame are things I bury deep within but unless I give those things up through true repentance, I never allow myself to grow in Christlike character. I love You Father, God, in the most beautiful name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!